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Dennis Mejia

Death by Force
Case Description
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On the evening of September 18, 2020, a burst of violence in the Roxbury neighborhood of Boston claimed the life of Dennis Mejia, a 43-year-old White / Caucasian male from Canton. The incident, a triple shooting, unfolded around 7:45 p.m. near the intersection of Hammond and Westminster streets. When Boston police arrived at the scene, they discovered three men suffering from gunshot wounds.

While two of the victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries, Mejia's wounds were critical. He ...Read More
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  • masslive: 43-year-old man identified as victim of triple shooting in Roxbury
  • Boston.com: 1 dead, 2 injured in South End shooting
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    Victim Details

    Dennis Mejia

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Boston

    MA

    2020-09-18

    43

    Dennis

    Mejia

    11/08/2025

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